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Haitians struggle to form governing body as gangs vow to fight on

Haitians struggle to form governing body as gangs vow to fight on

Politicians pressed on Thursday with crucial talks aimed at forming an interim governing body to rescue Haiti from a breakdown in law and order sparked by rampaging gangs and violence.

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French parliament votes to slow down fast fashion

French parliament votes to slow down fast fashion

France's parliament on Thursday backed a string of measures making low-cost fast fashion, especially from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers.

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Townsend knows Scots need 'something special' against Six Nations leaders Ireland

Townsend knows Scots need 'something special' against Six Nations leaders Ireland

Gregor Townsend accepts Scotland will have to "do something special" against Ireland if they are to end the Six Nations by winning a first Triple Crown in more than three decades.

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Vinicius condemns racist chants before Atletico Champions League game

Vinicius condemns racist chants before Atletico Champions League game

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior on Thursday condemned racist chants aimed at him by Atletico Madrid fans before the midweek Champions League match against Inter Milan.

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Wales boss Gatland 'loves' pressure of Six Nations struggle

Wales boss Gatland 'loves' pressure of Six Nations struggle

Warren Gatland says he wants his Wales side to embrace the pressure as they seek to avoid finishing rock bottom of the Six Nations when they face Italy on Saturday.

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IMF chief Georgieva says 'available to serve' for second term

IMF chief Georgieva says 'available to serve' for second term

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund has told AFP she is making herself "available to serve" for a second five-year term running the Washington-based financial institution, shortly after she received the backing of European finance ministers.

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Bitcoin not invented by computer scientist Wright: court

Bitcoin not invented by computer scientist Wright: court

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency bitcoin when it launched in 2008, a UK court ruled Thursday.

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Teahupoo wins Stayers' Hurdle as Ferguson enjoys Cheltenham double

Teahupoo wins Stayers' Hurdle as Ferguson enjoys Cheltenham double

Hot favourite Teahupoo eased to victory in the feature Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday, as iconic former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson enjoyed a double.

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US, European stocks fall after hotter-than-expected producer prices

US, European stocks fall after hotter-than-expected producer prices

US and European stock markets mostly fell Thursday as the latest bout of indicators appeared to dent expectations the Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates.

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NFL Lions agree to contract extension with head coach Campbell

NFL Lions agree to contract extension with head coach Campbell

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, who guided the club to its first NFL playoff victory since the 1991 season, has agreed to terms on a contract extension through 2027.

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